Boomerang CEOs: What Happens When the CEO Comes Back? Many companies have turned to their former CEOs in times of need, but little was known until now about the implications of this practice. Christopher Bingham, Bradley Hendricks, Travis Howell, and Kalin Kolev In the spring of 1985, the board of Apple Computer made the fateful decision to force out cofounder Steve Jobs. Apple struggled over […]
Posted: October 3, 2024
The Management Committee at Ubuntu Innovations has contracted you, an independent Organisational Behaviour Consultant, to assist the company with various organisational behaviour related issues. Ubuntu Innovations is a software development firm based in Sandton, South Africa. The company has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge software solutions. Founded in 2010, the company has grown rapidly, boasting a diverse team of 150 employees. However, despite its […]
Posted: October 3, 2024
Why is Peter Stuyvesant still one of South Africa’s most valuable brands? Faced with a possible band from advertising on national media in Indonesia, Peter Stuyvesant would like to know why the brand has remained resolute under similar circumstances in the South African market. Measured by the South African brand watch company, Brand Finance Directory, the financial value of Peter Stuyvesant is growing, despite there, […]
Posted: October 3, 2024
You are part of the HR leadership team at Takealot, South Africa’s leading online retailer, offering a wide range of products from electronics to groceries. Recently, Takealot has faced intensified competition with the entry of Amazon SA into the South African market. Known for its global reach and extensive logistics network, Amazon SA poses a significant challenge to Takealot’s market dominance. As a result, Takealot […]
Posted: October 1, 2024
How Businesses Use Information Systems The use of information technology in a company creates efficiency, effectiveness, and competitive advantages. Every business generally uses information systems to facilitate the process of business activities and to shorten business processes. C ompanies who want growth are required to innovate both in terms of quantity and quality of information systems. Operational managers need a system that tracks basic activities […]
Posted: September 25, 2024
Knowledge management based on information technology in response to COVID-19 crisis With the emergence and spread of a novel coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19), a new public health crisis is threatening the world. This new virus has caused serious panic and has dominated public attention. In response, healthcare organizations have been bearing the brunt of the crisis and the workload of medical personnel has increased […]
Posted: September 10, 2024
Read the case study below and then answer ALL four questions. HOVERTEC Hovertec is a large company which has been manufacturing civilian and military helicopters for nearly 50 years. The company is very successful in its field and during 2023 / 2024 achieved total sales over R280 million. Profits before taxation exceeded R16 million. Hovertec employs over 6000 people, most of whom work in three […]
Posted: September 8, 2024
Achieving optimal yields and efficiency in european meat processing The European red meat processing industry is under pressure. Consumers are increasingly turning away from beef and pork toward poultry and plant-based alternatives, prompted by health and environmental concerns as well as the proliferation of meat alternatives. Increasing regulatory requirements, including more attention to food safety, are raising costs that red meat processors cannot pass on […]
Posted: August 14, 2024
SECTION A [60 MARKS] Answer ALL the questions in this section. QUESTION 1 (20 Marks) 1.1 REQUIRED Use the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method of inventory valuation to complete the following table for the purchases and issues of components stated below: (6 marks) Purchases Issues Balance Date Quantity Price Amount Quantity Price Amount Quantity Price Amount […]
Posted: June 4, 2024
Read the scenario below and answer ALL the questions Project Title: “Assessing Corporate Governance, Ethical Practices, and Risk Management Strategies” You are required to select a company with a board of directors with the aim of assessing Corporate Governance, Ethical Practices, and Risk Management Strategies. To achieve the objective of the project, students will have to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios in answering the […]
Posted: May 27, 2024
